SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: What other cars do you all have?
That is a garage!
04-19-2003, 10:35 PM
#27
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justification for higher education......or organized crime ;-)
T
reminder99: You must keep the insurance company in business.
T
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04-19-2003, 11:32 PM
#28
Re: What other cars do you all have?
Originally posted by reminder99
Curious, but what cars do everyone have in their garages?
- 2003 SL55
- 2001 996 Turbo
- 2000 996 C2
- 2002 BMW 745iL
- 2001 BMW M5
- 1999 Lexus GS300
- 2002 BMW X5
- 2002 MB G500
- 2000 MB S500
- 2000 Ferrari 360
- none are sold, and the garage is overflowing...
- anyone know how to post pics?
Curious, but what cars do everyone have in their garages?
- 2003 SL55
- 2001 996 Turbo
- 2000 996 C2
- 2002 BMW 745iL
- 2001 BMW M5
- 1999 Lexus GS300
- 2002 BMW X5
- 2002 MB G500
- 2000 MB S500
- 2000 Ferrari 360
- none are sold, and the garage is overflowing...
- anyone know how to post pics?
04-20-2003, 01:31 AM
#29
Re: Re: What other cars do you all have?
Originally posted by Meph-E-AMG
I'd love to work for you. Can I join "the family"?
I'd love to work for you. Can I join "the family"?
Hmm, looks as if you need to do some mods on all your cars
04-20-2003, 05:25 AM
#30
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Thread Starter
Okay okay,
A little update on the Brabus K8. They cite that they need to schedule an appointment. The job takes 5 days. A few pullys are exchanged and an addition of a secondary intercooler are involved.
I went there thinking it was a 5 hour job whereby I could just come back later in the afternoon.
Not sure about the $15K price though, for a upgrade from 493HP to 540HP. They claim that their exhaust system is necessary for the additional 10HP (550HP), though it takes away the agressive rumble of the stock unit.
On top of that, the sales person told me that one of the cars they did clocked 0~60MPH in 3.9 secs. I find that a bit hard to believe based on the modifications and the powers that are yielded. I don't see how the SL55 is capable of that. Shaving the factory claimed "4.5 sec" to "3.9 sec" will require more than a few pully changes and 47HP gain.
I think I'll call Kleemann and get their take on what the SL55 can do with their magic before I get suckered. Brabus wheels are gorgeous though (Monoblock 6).
Oh and before I forget, they claim that any dealership will not void the warranty after the modifications. I asked if he could put that in writing and he said "no". Just be warned.
A little update on the Brabus K8. They cite that they need to schedule an appointment. The job takes 5 days. A few pullys are exchanged and an addition of a secondary intercooler are involved.
I went there thinking it was a 5 hour job whereby I could just come back later in the afternoon.
Not sure about the $15K price though, for a upgrade from 493HP to 540HP. They claim that their exhaust system is necessary for the additional 10HP (550HP), though it takes away the agressive rumble of the stock unit.
On top of that, the sales person told me that one of the cars they did clocked 0~60MPH in 3.9 secs. I find that a bit hard to believe based on the modifications and the powers that are yielded. I don't see how the SL55 is capable of that. Shaving the factory claimed "4.5 sec" to "3.9 sec" will require more than a few pully changes and 47HP gain.
I think I'll call Kleemann and get their take on what the SL55 can do with their magic before I get suckered. Brabus wheels are gorgeous though (Monoblock 6).
Oh and before I forget, they claim that any dealership will not void the warranty after the modifications. I asked if he could put that in writing and he said "no". Just be warned.
Last edited by reminder99; 04-20-2003 at 05:31 AM.
04-20-2003, 12:47 PM
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That was my next question....do these mods void the warranty. I am considering the Renntech mods cuz they are so close to me in West Palm, but im leery of voiding a $125,000 car's warranty for a measly 45 horses.
Keep us posted.
T
Keep us posted.
T
04-29-2003, 12:29 AM
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After viewing the Brabus SL55 K8 in their showroom...that is one AWESOME automobile...And Brabus automobiles are synonymous with professional engineering also has gain true tuner recognition, most (SFV) dealerships I have done business with know and realize the companys' quest for the highest quality.
The K8 should transform your SL55 into an exhilarating driving experience.
I was quoted $5000 for the B 10 tuning for my E430...the install is a 3 day event with gains of 20-25 HP, including the dyno tune...but I'm still deciding
Good Luck in your quest for performance
Richard
The K8 should transform your SL55 into an exhilarating driving experience.
I was quoted $5000 for the B 10 tuning for my E430...the install is a 3 day event with gains of 20-25 HP, including the dyno tune...but I'm still deciding
Good Luck in your quest for performance
Richard
05-08-2003, 01:18 PM
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Thanks for the compliment guys.
The Turbo looks stock, but underneath it has 600HP. Sometime soon if I decide to play with it more, I might up the stage from 4 to stage 5 which should put it around 700~750HP? The only reason stopping me is due to the fact that the shaft needs to be removed (so no more AWD)...otherwise it will snap under immense power. That in itself is a lengthy job....
The Turbo looks stock, but underneath it has 600HP. Sometime soon if I decide to play with it more, I might up the stage from 4 to stage 5 which should put it around 700~750HP? The only reason stopping me is due to the fact that the shaft needs to be removed (so no more AWD)...otherwise it will snap under immense power. That in itself is a lengthy job....
